24 Brilliant Papaya Recipes That Will Satisfy Every Craving

December 4, 2017

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Papaya is one of the most versatile fruit ever. It’s great not only for smoothies, sweet salads, and desserts but also for savory soups, salads, curries, and more! I’ve collected 24 mind-blowing papaya recipes that will satisfy everyone!

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When I came to Tenerife (in case you missed my last posts, I am on a 3-month work/vacation here together with my family but going home soon) I expected it to be raining fresh, juicy, tropical fruit. The climate is warm all year round on this island so it was a natural thing to expect, right?

I pictured myself sitting in a terrace with a bowl of fresh mangoes, pineapples, or some fruit I have never tried or seen in my whole life.

After a few visits to farmer’s markets and fruit shops, these illusions of mine were completely shattered. Mangoes are hard as rock and expensive as hell, pineapples are also expensive and far from perfect. It appears that there are seasons in Tenerife too after all. I was able to find some never-seen-before fruit but they were nothing special.

With the exception of one. Papaya! It’s everywhere, it’s super ripe, and it’s cheap! We happened to come during the season so we got a chance to enjoy these yellow teardrop-shaped tropical fruit the fullest.

A bowl of papaya with fresh fruit we enjoyed quite often in Tenerife

Tenerife is the only part of Spain where papayas are grown. Papaya and banana (there are tons of them here too) greenhouses are located close to tourist places so sometimes you can see them when riding a bus or driving a car. I really wanted to get inside and see how papaya and bananas are grown but, unfortunately, it didn’t happen for many different reasons. Well, maybe someday!

The interesting thing about papaya is that you can actually eat it unripe. In fact, in some places, it’s specifically sold green because it’s quite popular in Asian cuisine. I actually bought it a few times to make this Thai Green Papaya Salad. Delicious!

In this post, though, you will only find recipes featuring a ripe fruit. It’s more common + the flavor develops only when they are completely ripe.

My and my wife, we thought that papayas are only good for fruit salads, smoothies, we also love adding it to our breakfast oatmeal. Other bloggers, though, proved us wrong and I was able to collect 24 amazing papaya recipes ranging from smoothies, sweet to savory salads, puddings, cakes, soups, and even a curry. Check them out!

P.S. Even the seeds are put to use in one of the recipes!

1. Strawberry Papaya Salad

This Strawberry Papaya Salad is loaded with amazing flavors! The sweetness from the fruit is balanced with the tanginess of the dressing and blue cheese!

3. Papaya Pecan Streusel cake

4. Healthy Belly Smoothie Bowl

This smoothie is not only refreshing and delicious, but also great for digestion. The main ingredients include papaya for its special digestive enzymes, as well as turmeric and ginger, which are both healing superfoods that ease and aid in the digestive process!

6. Papaya Breakfast Boats

7. Rainbow Spring Rolls With Papaya Noodles

Take advantage of the season’s fresh produce with this colorful Vietnamese Spring Rolls recipe—sweet, buttery papaya noodles take the place of traditional rice noodles for a nutrient boost, alongside a rainbow of other fresh veggies, like cucumber, cabbage, peppers, and herbs!

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